Chapter 433: You made such a huge scene just for this?

"This Su Meng... what the devil is he up to?"

In a grand hall in the Imperial Capital, the Deputy Commander wore a look of utter confusion.

On the screen, Su Meng leaned back, resting against the sign for Daping Village Primary School, sipping tea from a thermos cup.

The Director shook his head and said helplessly.

"How would I know? I'm not even close to him."

"Should I make a call and have someone sound him out?"

"No!" The Deputy Commander waved a hand, speaking thoughtfully.

"Don't startle the snake. Don't disturb his performance."

"He even dared to reject the three wealthiest men. It seems his ambitions today are quite grand."

"I want to see what earth-shattering price this tattered painting will fetch."

"Hehehe... I hope he remembers the matter of paying taxes."

"Otherwise, my first strike... will have a target..."

The Director's brows furrowed slightly, his gaze involuntarily turning to the screen.

Kid, don't do anything rash... Wait!

The Director suddenly froze.

Moments later, he burst into loud laughter.

"Hahahaha, this Su Meng, he is truly..."

"He doesn't even know how valuable this painting is? His vision is far too shallow, isn't it?"

"Now look, he's made such a huge scene and can't back down, can he?"

"Hahahaha... I want to see how you'll clean up this mess!"

The Deputy Commander looked at him and asked in confusion.

"Commander, what's wrong with you?"

The Director wiped away the tears of laughter and waved a hand.

"This child truly has a pure heart!"

"Damn! I thought his schemes were far more profound."

"So that's it? This is what he wants?"

The Deputy Commander was even more baffled.

"No, explain it clearly to me. What exactly did you discover?"

"What does he actually want?"

The Commander shook his head, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.

"I cannot tell you yet."

"I can only say that if you in the Tax Bureau intend to use Su Meng as a target, your plans are destined to fail."

"Hahaha... Today is truly a fine show!"

"I want to see how this play of his will end!"

"Damn! If I had figured it out sooner, this masterpiece would likely already be in my hands!"

What? His words instantly left everyone in the hall stunned.

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A few people looked at him with strange eyes.

Don't think that because you're a big Director, we don't know how much you earn.

You actually want to lay hands on this painting?

And with such a confident expression?

It seems... it's time to investigate you!

The Director did not know he had already fallen into someone else's sights.

After laughing for a while, he suddenly furrowed his brows again.

"No, if Su Meng keeps being unable to back down, that would be a huge loss of face."

"Five minutes! I'll give you five more minutes!"

"If it's not sold in five minutes, then this painting, I won't be polite."

"Hahaha, just in time for the Master's birthday. I was just worried about having no gift to give."

Hmm? Several pairs of eyes grew even more dangerous.

It even involves your Master?

Then we must request instructions from above first...

At the entrance of Daping Village Primary School, Su Meng remained as calm as ever.

From his face, it was impossible to tell what he was thinking.

Several stars looked at each other, then at themselves, not knowing what to say.

Not just them, the entire internet was silent.

Everyone had fallen into a state of doubting life itself.

You rejected the three wealthiest men in the country, so what exactly do you want?

Who in this world can possibly satisfy your appetite?

Will anyone else place a bid next?

If someone really did make an offer, what kind of earth-shattering price would it be?

Bai Xiao Ling, who had been silent all along, stepped back a few paces and quietly moved out of the camera's frame.

Then she hurried to a deserted corner and pulled out her phone.

…

In the dormitory of Yinyuexue Academy, three little girls looked at each other, falling into silence.

At that moment, Xiao Ying's phone suddenly rang.

Glancing at the screen, Xiao Ying quickly answered the call.

"Big Sister Bai Xiao Ling!"

From the other end of the line came Bai Xiao Ling's voice.

"Xiao Ying, I remember your parents run a musical instrument shop, right?"

"Yes," Xiao Ying replied, puzzled.

"My dad even sold the sect leader a suona and an erhu."

"Big Sister Bai Xiao Ling, why are you asking about this?"

"Good," Bai Xiao Ling said gravely.

"Help me out—contact your dad right now!"

"If this painting hasn't sold in five minutes, have your dad place a bid!"

"Big Sister Bai Xiao Ling, are you crazy?" Xiao Ying jumped up in shock.

"This is a divine masterpiece! Even ten billion didn't make the sect leader sell it!"

"Even the three richest families couldn't get it!"

"How could my family's tiny little shop possibly afford such a price?"

"Don't worry," Bai Xiao Ling said calmly.

"I can't show my face myself—just have your dad step forward. I'll pay for it."

What? Xiao Ying was stunned speechless.

"Big Sister Bai Xiao Ling, what… what are you talking about?"

"How could you possibly afford this price?"

"Heh," Bai Xiao Ling chuckled.

"I've made quite a bit of money lately—it's enough!"

"No time to waste—I'll send you a message. Have your dad bid exactly this amount."